If you have recently had your teeth professionallly whitened then they may be feeling hyper-sensitive or borderline painful. This is completely normal and the sensitivity will gradually cease around 48 hours after your treatment took place. If after 48 hours you're still experiencing pain or high levels of sensitivity then its worth contacting the dentist that performed your whitening treatment. Why are my teeth sensitive? Your teeth are sensitive because professional teeth w

The cost of teeth whitening treatments can range from pocket change to hundred of pounds. How much you pay will depend on which of the available teeth whitening methods you opt for. Here's our run down of the costs you can expect when it comes to whitening your teeth. How much whiter do you want your teeth to be? If the answer is "the very whitest possible" then you'll need to opt for whitening at a dental clinic as only dentists are permitted to use the technology and chemic

If you're considering saving some money by trying a natural teeth whitening remedy then here's some information about those common remedies that you might want to know before giving them a try. As with any teeth whitening treatment (natural or not) we recommend checking with your dentist before applying anything to your teeth, gums or mouth. Strawberries - FALSE It is claimed that rubbing mashed strawberries with or without baking soda will whiten your teeth. This is false an

We’re seeing a large increase in interest towards teeth whitening treatment and with that comes lots of questions about how it works, side-effects etc. So we’ve created a list of the most common questions we receive in relation to teeth whitening along with our answers. If your question is not answered in this post then feel free to email us (info@osbornefamilydentists.com) and we’ll get back to you. What is teeth whitening? Teeth whitening is when the colour of one or more t

When asked, most people would prefer a whiter smile and with whitening treatments often not covered by dental or private medical insurance you will probably have to pay for it yourself. But what is the best value for money option when it comes to whitening your teeth? Which treatment will get you the best results? Read on for the answer. “Whitening” toothpaste Cost: £ Whitening power: Low Toothpaste that claims to whiten can and will do so but it will only remove surface stai

When it comes to teeth whitening treatments, safety seems to be a common afterthought as people are first and foremost concerned with answering questions such as: How white can I get my teeth? How quickly can I get whiter teeth? How much will it cost to whiten my teeth? All of those are reasonable questions but two questions you should always know the answer to before undertaking any form of teeth whitening treatment are: How safe is this treatment? What is the procedure if s

It doesn’t matter whether its a TV presenter, movie star, singer or politician, just about everyone who is famous for the right or wrong reasons seem to have pearly white teeth. So the obvious question is how do they get and keep them so white? Here are their secrets that you too can use to have a fabulous red carpet smile. First up the quirky but effective stuff. Bold lipstick This is one for the girls but guys can feel free to go for it too! A bold lipstick (as far away fro

You’ve just spent your hard earned cash on getting a brighter, whiter smile, so obviously the longer you can keep them that way the better, right? Ok, so to give yourself the best chances of keeping your teeth pearly white there’s a list of food and drink items that you should try and avoid during the first 48 hours following your whitening treatment. The reason is that the pores in your tooth enamel are wide open and they’ll absorb stains faster now than ever before - at lea